Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl: Memphis Tigers vs North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/19

College Football Preview

The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl is set for Friday, December 19, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Memphis Tigers will go up against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. The game will air on ESPN at 2:30 PM.

Memphis finished the regular season with an 8-4 record, showing strength both at home and on the road. Meanwhile, North Carolina State ended with a 7-5 record, excelling at home with six wins. Fans can expect an exciting postseason battle between these two teams.

Memphis Team Preview

The Memphis Tigers have faced some tough games recently. They lost to Navy 28-17, with fewer rushing yards than their opponent. Despite having more passing yards, Memphis couldn’t secure the win.

Against East Carolina, the Tigers lost 31-27. Both teams had the same number of first downs, but East Carolina had more passing yards. Memphis had a strong rushing game with 240 yards, but it wasn’t enough.

The Tigers’ only recent win was against Rice, with a score of 38-14. Memphis had more first downs and both more passing and rushing yards than Rice. This win was a bright spot in their recent games.

Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl: Memphis vs North Carolina State Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Memphis Tigers vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack
  • Venue: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL
  • Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Memphis +175, North Carolina State -213

North Carolina State Team Preview

The North Carolina State Wolfpack have been playing well at home. They won their last home game against the North Carolina Tar Heels, 42-19. The Wolfpack had 27 first downs, showing their ability to control the game.

Quarterback CJ Bailey leads the Wolfpack offense. He has thrown for 2,884 yards and 23 touchdowns this season. Running back Hollywood Smothers has also been a key player, with 939 rushing yards and six touchdowns.

On defense, the Wolfpack rank 24th in sacks and 9th in interceptions. However, they rank 124th in points against, showing some struggles. Injuries could impact the team, with several players listed as questionable or out for the season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, take Memphis to cover +5.5. Memphis has a strong offense, ranked 21st in points scored this season. North Carolina State’s defense ranks low, at 124th in points against, which may allow Memphis to keep the game close.

The total for this game is set at 58.5. Memphis and North Carolina State have combined for high points in their games this season. Memphis scored 415 points, while North Carolina State scored 362 points, suggesting the game could go over 58.5 points.